Be born to at least one Polish parent
Prove Polish descent through parents, grandparents, or earlier ancestors
Confirm that your Polish ancestor did not lose Polish citizenship before passing it on
Apply for confirmation of Polish citizenship if you believe you already qualify by descent
Become a Polish citizen by naturalization after living legally in Poland
Meet residence, language, and integration requirements for naturalization
Marry a Polish citizen and later apply for citizenship under the legal process
Be granted Polish citizenship by the President of Poland
Submit required documents to the relevant Polish authority or consulate
Provide birth records, marriage records, identity documents, and proof of ancestry or residence
Renounce another citizenship only if required by your situation or another country’s laws